Unknown British carmaker Ginetta, apparently around since 1958, is offering the G50, a lightweight coupe that the company plans to build for cup racing. It should be fast, weighing only 1750 lbs and powered by a mid-mounted 300 hp 3.5L Ford V6.
In 2005, Ginetta was bought by LNT Automotive. The prototype seen here are already in production and should be ready for sale in early 2008.
The first 30 G50s are a mix of “cup, road and GT4 cars.” The company promises the cup series will be set up to keep costs down with 10 race weekends, a “substantial prize fund” and guaranteed TV coverage.
Projected cost is about the same as that of a Dodge Viper.